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Best, Least-Obvious Holiday Safety Tips

From cooking to travel, our inboxes have been teeming with hundreds of holiday safety tips ranging from the blatantly obvious (e.g., Never use lighted candles to decorate a tree.) to the “Wow, I didn’t know that!” Steering toward the latter, we have compiled a list of the best holiday tips that you may have never known or have potentially forgotten.

Take a look and let us know which ones surprised you:

While doing holiday cooking, keep your knives sharp. Most knife injuries occur due to dull blades. National Safety Council

Do not burn gift wrap paper in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely. American Academy of Pediatrics

While poinsettias have been cleared of the myth that they are toxic (they aren’t) other holiday plants, like holly and mistletoe are poisonous and can cause serious harm to children and pets. MedicinNet.com

The artificial sweetener, xylitol, that is present in some gums, breath mints, candy, and other human food can be very toxic to dogs. PetEducation.com

Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted. American Academy of Pediatrics

Criminals sometimes deliberately cause minor car crashes in order to rob the occupants or steal the vehicle (so-called “bump-and-rob” or carjacking). If you are involved in a collision which seems suspicious, remain in your vehicle. Do NOT get out to inspect for damage or to exchange information. The Police Notebook

When you climb, always face the ladder and grip the rungs to climb – not the side rails. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder whether two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand. National Safety Council

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Holiday Safety Tips

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2010-12-16

Public Announcement Systems

2010-12-16

Other Outdoor Items

2010-12-16

Other Outdoor Items

2010-12-16

Refrigerators

2010-12-16

Refrigerators

2010-12-16

Space Heaters

2010-12-16

Weed Trimmers

2010-12-16

Clothing (Children's)

2010-12-16

Clothing (Children's)

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-15

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-14

Voltage Testers

2010-12-14

Voltage Testers

2010-12-14

Saws & Splitters

2010-12-14

Saws & Splitters

2010-12-10

Cookers & Cookware

2010-12-09

Bicycles, Bikes & Accessories

2010-12-09

Clothing (Children's)

2010-12-07

Coffee / Tea / Espresso Makers & Kettles

2010-12-07

Coffee / Tea / Espresso Makers & Kettles

2010-12-07

Coffee / Tea / Espresso Makers & Kettles

2010-12-07

Coffee / Tea / Espresso Makers & Kettles

2010-12-07

Candles & Candle Holders

2010-12-07

Candles & Candle Holders

2010-12-07

Other Children's Furnishings

2010-12-02

Lamps, Lights & Accessories

2010-12-02

Safety Latches

2010-12-01

Blinds, Shades & Cords

2010-12-01

Blinds, Shades & Cords

2010-11-23

Utility Vehicles, including ROV

2010-11-23

Other Outdoor Items

2010-11-23

Drills & Bits

2010-11-23

Drills & Bits

2010-11-23

Candles & Candle Holders

2010-11-23

Carafes/Jars

2010-11-23

Space Heaters

2010-11-22

Cribs & Crib/Toddler Mattresses

2010-11-22

Cribs & Crib/Toddler Mattresses

2010-11-22

Other Outdoor Items

2010-11-22

Other Outdoor Items

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